Section 2 - On the Water
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Skyhook will not engage unless the joystick and control levers are in neutral. When Skyhook is engaged, the propellers turn but,
the rotation may not be obvious. Ensure that no one is in the water near the vessel within 30 meters (100 feet) and the passengers
are secure when the engines are running.
When Skyhook is engaged the captain must:
• Remain at the helm
• Watch closely for anyone in the water near the vessel
• Disengage Skyhook if anyone enters the water or approaches the vessel from the water
• Watch for approaching vessels and disengage Skyhook if any vessel is on an intercept course
Skyhook system response will change with wind and current conditions. Familiarize yourself with how best to position your vessel
regarding the speed and direction of wind and current. When you place the bow into the wind, the Skyhook system response is
smoother. Experiment to determine what works best for your vessel in various situations.
Occasionally the GPS signal may weaken or become temporarily unavailable. When this happens Skyhook will sound an alarm
and automatically disengage. The drives will return to neutral and the vessel will drift with the wind and current. You must be ready
to take control of the helm at all times.
IMPORTANT: Activities in the water near the vessel while Skyhook is engaged may result in injury or death. The captain, operator,
and passengers should read and observe the safety warning labels on the vessel before Skyhook is engaged.
The following safety warning labels are located on the vessel for reference.
Label adjacent to the Precision Pilot trackpad
Label in the vicinity of the transom boarding area
NOTE: If the labels cannot be located or are not legible, they must be replaced before engaging Skyhook. For replacement labels,
contact the manufacturer of your boat, your Cummins distributor, or an Authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Repair Facility.
Auto Heading
Auto Heading allows the boat to automatically maintain a compass heading while the boat is underway.
Engaging Auto Heading
1. Place at least one running engine in forward gear.
NOTE: Auto Heading does not function with the ERC levers in neutral or reverse.
2. Steer the boat to the desired compass heading.
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